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Four education leaders pose at the Fullerton School District Board of Education meeting on July 27, 2026, holding a large ceremonial $525,000 check from OCDE’s Innovation Funding Initiative.

OCDE opens second round of Innovation Funding Initiative, offering up to $525,000 per project

Ian Hanigan October 7, 2026
From left, Lynne Pentecost, CEO of Schoolhaus Advisors Inc.; Sara Ludovise and Yarib Dheming of OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors; Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke; Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean; board Clerk Dr. Ken Williams; board President Tim Shaw; Inside the Outdoors Operations Manager Stephanie Smith; and Robert Demmond, associate principal with tBP/Architecture, gather for the Rancho Soñado groundbreaking.

Groundbreaking marks the return to Rancho Soñado for OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors

Ian Hanigan October 6, 2026
Saddleback High School students learn about plants and growing techniques during a Sept. 21 event celebrating the school’s $10,000 Future Innovators Initiative grant from Hyundai.

$10,000 Hyundai grant supports Saddleback High’s plans for outdoor STEM learning

Vicky Nguyen October 6, 2026
Attendees pose with Carl the Collector and OCDE Language Services Coordinator Natalia Abarca, in orange, during the department’s International Translation Day celebration at PBS SoCal studios in Costa Mesa.

OCDE celebrates International Translation Day at PBS SoCal studios

Vicky Nguyen October 5, 2026
Stacey Middle School students perform El Baile de las Cintas, or the dance of the ribbons, at the City's Fall Festival Culture Night on Sept. 24 honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photos courtesy of Westminster School District)

Weekly roundup: Westminster students honor Hispanic Heritage Month through music and dance, and more

Madeline Gray October 2, 2026
OCDE coordinator Scott Fitzpatrick and OC teacher Bill Cox

Annual Orange County Music and Arts Administrator Awards to honor educators and advocates

Vicky Nguyen December 6, 2023
Teachers and administrators who inspire students to be creative and work towards unlocking their potential through arts education will be...
IUSD student Anisha Bhatnagar

Weekly roundup: Irvine student raises funds to help Science Olympiad teammates, schools celebrate the season of giving, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
A senior from Woodbridge High School was named Hero of the Week by KNX News 97.1 FM. In an interview...
ACT test books

Six OC high school students aced the ACT test

Vicky Nguyen December 1, 2023
It’s the season of giving, and, for many local students, it’s time to apply for college.  In recent weeks, students who took the ACT — or American College Test — received their composite scores, which they can submit to the...
OC Pathways staff welcomes local high school students to the OC Pathways Student Ambassador Program.

REGISTER NOW: OC Pathways Showcase to celebrate 10 years of career education partnerships

Madeline Gray November 29, 2023
On Dec. 7, local industry leaders, educational institutions and more will help promote college and career programs while recognizing innovative...
Smith Elementary School's food collection drive 2023

#kindness1billion: OC students and schools celebrated the season of giving with food drives

Vicky Nguyen November 27, 2023
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives to help...
Fountain Valley High School WellSpace center ribbon-cutting event

Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus

Vicky Nguyen November 20, 2023
Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff to decompress, unwind and recharge.  The Huntington Beach Union High School District campus unveiled its new area to board members,...
OCDE project liaison Marianne Taylor assists students in the Harbor Learning Center South campus garden. (Courtesy of CBS News)

Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
From planting vegetables to feeding fowl, students at the Orange County Department of Education Harbor Learning Center campus are growing...
CTE student in Health Sciences

OCDE college and career initiative builds registered apprenticeship program

Madeline Gray November 17, 2023
Throughout California, businesses, labor organizations and career technical education programs — including OC Pathways — are collaborating and investing resources...
The Cambodian Center in Santa Ana assisted OCDE in hosting several community engagement sessions where participants shared their hopes for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum.

OCDE seeks feedback on model curriculum draft through community engagement sessions

Vicky Nguyen November 16, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education is partnering with several community organizations to hold a series of interactive engagement sessions, aiming to enrich the Southeast Asian Model Curriculum Projects and enhance students’ learning outcomes.  The events are designed to create...
Parenting OC magazine's Top Teachers of Orange County from 2019.

Parenting OC seeks nominees for School Heroes of Orange County awards

Madeline Gray November 15, 2023
Each year, Parenting OC selects some of the best and brightest education professionals from a countywide pool of nominees for...
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